Citizen Staff Writer
Our Opinion
The predicted construction nightmare on Interstate 10 never materialized, and for that we tip our hats to the Arizona Department of Transportation and its contractors.
The mammoth, $200 million widening project now is expected to be completed by December – way ahead of the expected April 2010 finish.
It’s been under way since June 2007. And, yes, we’ve all experienced some detours and a few instances of slowed traffic.
But considering the scale of the work – widening the highway from six to eight lanes between Prince Road and 29th Street; erecting seven bridges and underpasses; and adding new exit and access ramps – drivers have suffered very little inconvenience.
The project managers have proven to be far better prepared and more efficient than locals expected. We commend them – and we thank them.